Lens weather in October (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Lens in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Lens typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to -1°C.

Lens in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 162 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Lens. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lens climate page with graphs.

 

Lens, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in October

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Lens in October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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